Creating and Using Waypoints and POIs in the Garmin Explore App

Waypoints or Points of Interest (POIs) can be created in the Garmin Explore app, then synced to the Garmin Explore website or a compatible Garmin device. You can find steps for this below.

Waypoints can also be created offline, while in the field, and synced to a compatible device. This allows for trip planning without an internet connection.

Creating a Waypoint/POI at Your Current Location

1. Open the Garmin Explore app.
2. Select .
3. Select + in the top left of the app.
4. Select Create Waypoint.
5. If needed, edit the details of the waypoint by selecting the name, icon, Collections, or the waypoint coordinates. You can also select or in the top right to make edits.

The waypoint will save upon exiting the editing page.

Creating a Waypoint/POI for a Different Location

1. Open the Garmin Explore app.
2. Select .
3. Touch on the map where you would like to place the waypoint.
4. Select +Create Waypoint.
5. If needed, edit the details of the waypoint by selecting the name, icon, Collections, or the waypoint coordinates. You can also select or in the top right to make edits.

The waypoint will be saved for the selected location upon exiting the editing page.

Navigating to a Waypoint/POI in the Garmin Explore App

NOTE: Navigation requires a connected Garmin device.

Follow the steps below to navigate to a saved waypoint, or you can simply touch on a new location on the map and select Go to begin navigation.

1. Open the Garmin Explore app.
2. Select or and locate the waypoint you wish to navigate to.
3. Select the waypoint.
   • If selecting the waypoint from the map, select the name of the waypoint after tapping on the map.
4. Select Go.
   • If you have more than one connected Garmin device, follow the prompts to select the device(s) you wish to navigate with.

The selected destination will be shared with the connected Garmin device(s) and navigation will begin in both the app and on the connected device(s) once GPS has been acquired.

If you are using a Garmin watch, you may also be prompted to select an activity profile from the watch.

If you are using an inReach device, you may also be prompted with the option to enable location sharing (i.e. Tracking).

Navigation will end automatically once you have reached your destination, or you can end navigation by swiping up from the bottom of the app and selecting Stop.